On July 24, tragedy struck as a Saurya Airlines plane crashed and caught fire during takeoff from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. Sadly, 18 people lost their lives, including 17 technicians and one crew member. Miraculously, only the captain survived the tragic Nepal plane crash and is currently receiving medical treatment. The plane was headed to Pokhara for routine maintenance when the accident occurred. Firefighters swiftly responded to the scene, battling through the wreckage to handle the aftermath. This incident has once again brought scrutiny to Nepal's aviation industry, which has a troubling safety record. Since 2000, around 300 lives have been lost in aviation accidents in Nepal, raising serious concerns about the industry's safety standards and practices.
25 July,2024 12:19 PM IST
India is poised to achieve a significant milestone in its 'Make in India' initiative with the upcoming rollout of its first domestically manufactured Airbus H125 helicopter by 2026. Sunny Guglani, Head of Airbus Helicopters in India & South Asia, highlighted the transformative impact of this development on Indian markets, terming the H125 a potential game-changer. The collaboration between the Government and TATA to produce these helicopters underscores a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing indigenous manufacturing capabilities and bolstering the aerospace sector. This initiative not only promises to strengthen India's position in the global aviation industry but also signifies a crucial step towards self-reliance in advanced technological domains. The anticipated rollout reflects a concerted effort towards fostering innovation, economic growth, and self-sufficiency in high-tech manufacturing within the country.
21 July,2024 04:12 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sunita Devi from Sitapur, UP during ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on February 25. Prime Minister Modi lauded the efforts of Sunita on the phone call. Drone Didi is a landmark effort to empower women working in the agriculture sector. It involves the deployment of 15,000 drones and making 'drone didis' out of women—(SHGs) under the Pradhan Mantri Mahila Kisan Drone Kendras initiative. “I am very happy to speak to the PM... People think that women cannot do anything other than the household chores, but if a woman decides, she can do everything... We use drones to spray the fields that are large in area. It saves time.
26 February,2024 11:23 AM IST
Following an incident of alleged assault against an IndiGo pilot on board, Air India's pilot Captain Zoya Agarwal condemned the IndiGo Slapgate incident and asserted that violence is not the way in any situation."It sends chills down my spine, violence is not the way in any situation...forget about when it happens with the Pilot, a crew member is a professional, the same person is going to be flying all of you. Violence is not just a way," Air India's pilot Captain told ANI. Earlier on January 14, a passenger was seen hitting the pilot of an Indigo flight while he was announcing a delay in departure at Delhi Airport. Following an incident of alleged assault against an IndiGo pilot on board, the accused passenger was declared 'unruly', the airlines said in a statement on January.
17 January,2024 12:34 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
